Azets Leeds - Senior Accountant (Audit)

Talent Formula; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 5,749,000 - 8,943,000; Full time

Job summary

Azets UK is seeking a Senior Accountant (Audit) to deliver high-quality audit engagements under Manager guidance and to begin taking ownership of a client portfolio. The role offers exposure to audit planning, execution, and client interaction, with opportunities to coach junior team members.

You will execute fieldwork, plan and complete audits, communicate risks, and support revenue and profitability objectives. Prior experience in statutory audit and IFRS/UK GAAP knowledge is preferred.

Qualifications

• ACCA/CA qualification or semi-qualified CA.
• 3 years of experience post articleship in statutory audit.
• Working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP preferred but not essential.
• Experience auditing clients across various industries.
• Hands-on audit planning, execution, and completion.

Responsibilities

• Execute audit fieldwork, primarily at client premises.
• Plan and complete audit assignments with proper documentation.
• Identify risks and communicate them to the Manager/Partner.
• Plan and manage audits for review by Manager/Partner.
• Begin managing elements of a client portfolio with support.
• Coach junior team members during fieldwork and delivery.
• Support engagement-level revenue and profitability through audit execution.
• Develop client relationships through clear communication and reliable delivery.

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CA

Communication

Time management

Commercial acumen

Professional presence

Feedback & learning

Education

ACA/ACCA/CA or Semi-qualified CA

Tools

IFRS

UK GAAP

Job description

Talent Formula ( www.talentformula.co ) is a consulting firm that offers outsourced financial and accounting Human Resources to Chartered Accounting firms worldwide. We currently have a Senior Accountant (Audit) position available with our client, Azets UK.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Accountant (Audit), you will play a key role in delivering high-quality audit engagements while beginning to take ownership of a client portfolio under Manager guidance. The role provides strong exposure to audit planning, execution, and client interaction, along with opportunities to coach junior team members.

Job Role & Responsibilities

Audit Delivery & Execution

• Execute audit fieldwork, including substantive and analytical procedures, primarily at client premises.
• Take responsibility for planning and completing audit assignments with appropriate and sufficient documentation.
• Identify and clearly communicate high-level risks, issues, and judgement areas to the Manager/Partner.
• Plan and manage the execution and finalization of audits for Manager/Partner review.
• Begin managing elements of a client portfolio with support from the Manager.
• Develop professional client relationships through clear communication and reliable delivery.
• Support engagement-level revenue and profitability objectives through efficient audit execution.

Team Support & Development

• Guide and support junior team members during fieldwork and assignment delivery.
• Provide practical coaching on audit procedures, documentation, and professional conduct.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment across audit engagements.

Qualifications & Expertise

• ACA / ACCA / CA/ Semi Qualified CA .
• 3 years of experience post Articleship in Statutory audit.
• Working knowledge of IFRS and UK GAAP preferred but not essential .
• Experience auditing clients across a range of industries.
• Hands-on experience in audit planning, execution, and completion.
• Prior exposure to coaching or mentoring junior team members.
• Commercial Acumen: Understands business context, identifies risks, and recognizes their impact on audit outcomes.
• Communication: Communicates clearly, adapts style to stakeholders, and works effectively across teams.
• Feedback & Learning: Provides actionable feedback, seeks input, and applies learning to improve performance.
• Professional Presence: Demonstrates accountability, follows through on commitments, and acts consistently with professional standards.
• Time Management: Prioritizes workload effectively, meets deadlines, and understands the impact of scheduling on team and client delivery.

Note: This is an office based role.